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MINUTES OF THE <br /> " ORONO PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Monday, September 19,2005 <br /> 6:00 o'clock p.m. <br /> (#05-3131 STEVE BOHL,CONTINUED) <br /> Bohland stated they would be agreeable to an extension. <br /> Rahn stated in his view the applicant needs to discuss this application further with Staff and arrive at more <br /> specifics concerning the proposed development. <br /> Leslie stated this ordinance was developed to help preserve the look and character of Orono and it is not <br /> intended to make Orono like other cities. <br /> Rahn stated as time goes on,there will be less and less desirable land and the wetland ordinance will have <br /> a greater impact. <br /> Bohland stated he is aware of that but that there are times when some flexibility should be given. <br /> Jurgens inquired where the trail would be located. <br /> Gaffron stated the RPUD ordinance specifically states that the 10 percent private recreation area is in <br /> addition to the other park dedication. Gaffron stated the RPUD is the logical way to develop this parcel <br /> of land but that there might not be enough land available in one spot to make a useful recreational area. <br /> Jurgens inquired whether amenities could be swapped for the 10 percent private land. <br /> Bohland stated if an open space is created for no purpose,it becomes mainly a maintenance issue and is <br /> not really functional. Bohland stated there are opportunities to extend a trail north and/or a sidewalk over <br /> to the church property. <br /> Rahn suggested the applicant explore viable locations for sidewalks and trails. <br /> Jurgens stated he would prefer something that is functional rather than just a piece of land set aside. <br /> Jurgens stated it would be a good idea to set that easement aside for future possibilities. <br /> Rahn moved,Fritzler seconded,to table Application#05-3131, Steve Bohl of Bohland Development, <br /> Inc., 190 Willow Drive North and 177 Glendale Drive,to allow for further revisions. <br /> Rahn opened the public hearing. <br /> Williamson noted it is 190 Willow Drive North,not south. <br /> The public hearing was closed. <br /> VOTE: Ayes 7,Nays 0. <br /> PAGE 18 <br />